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Friday, 22 May 2009 |
 Amador County – The Amador County Board of Supervisors announced Thursday the approval of a new Prescription Discount Card Program available to Amador County residents. Details of the program will formally be presented during a conference to take place at the Board chambers on May 26 at 10 am. Supervisors approved the distribution of a free prescription discount card through the county’s private partner, Coast2Coast Rx. Getting this program approved has been a priority for District 1 Supervisor John Plasse. “This is an effort to save families money in these current economic times and to take the bite out of purchasing medications as well as helping others have the ability to purchase medications they may not be able to afford otherwise,” Plasse said. Many county pharmacies, including Wal-Mart, Raley’s, Safeway and Long’s have already agreed to provide discounts through the program. The card is accepted at nearly 58,000 pharmacies nationwide. The programs could save Amador County families up to 38 percent off prescriptions and is available to all Amador County residents regardless of incomes, age or sex. A free discount card may be picked up at the Human Resources Department, Board of Supervisors Office, the Senior Center located at 229 New York Ranch Road, or the Wellness Center located on Conductor Blvd. People can also download and print their own card from the link on the County website www.co.amador.ca.us and look for other card distribution locations. Story by Alex Lane
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